CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
16,593 km
10,311 miles
ZST
Stewart
Canada
Distance
16,593 km
10,311 mi / 8,960 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT ZST
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Stewart Airport
IATA Code CPT ZST
ICAO Code FACT CZST
City Cape Town Stewart
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Vancouver
Elevation 151 ft 24 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 55.940000, -129.980000

Cape Town (CPT) to Stewart (ZST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Stewart Airport (ZST) in Stewart, Canada is 16,593 kilometers (10,311 miles / 8,960 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:40 in Cape Town, it's 02:40 in Stewart. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Stewart (ZST) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 58° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Stewart Airport (ZST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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